Uprisings In Egypt, Tunisia Reason For Optimism

The recent uprisings are not cause for alarm, but rather celebrations of liberty, argues Lippman.

David Corn, writing for Mother Jones, analyzed a recent post made by senior fellow for Middle East studies Thomas Lippman.

Lippman argued that the uprisings succeeded because they were based on freedom.

The spontaneous people power of secular uprisings has toppled two regimes in a month. How many regimes have the Islamists toppled? There is no indication that the demands of the crowds in Tahrir Square included restoration of the Caliphate.

As more people protest oppressive regimes around the world, Lippman suggests commentators who fear an all-encompassing religious takeover are looking at the situation from the wrong point of view.

Liz Leslie is a journalist based in Bloomington, Indiana. As an associate Web producer for WFIU, Liz maintains the Muslim Voices Twitter and Facebook as well as writes for the blog. She also contributes to Earth Eats.More posts by this author »